2 ms·
> I'm curious now when it comes to STDs is there any way to quantify just how much concentration/load shows up in body fluids and how potent the infectiousness
by vineyardmike 5y ago
> I'm curious now when it comes to STDs is there any way to quantify just how much concentration/load shows up in body fluids and how potent the infectiousness would be for those fluids given that concentration.
Yes, this data exists and can be measured. Viral Load, detectable load, etc are common terms when discussing HIV.
Not a doctor, but from what I've heard the colon is the mucus membrane that presents the greatest risk for STD transmission.
> Maybe that bacteria to bacteria mingling is where the risk comes in?
I think its "simpler" in that we've seen bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. So bacterial infections could become resistant. I'm not sure its a valid concern since most people will kill the infection before spreading it (which increases rate of mutation), which is easier to do for an STD than something airborne by a hospital patient who can't leave.